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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
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HDD LED. ENGLISH BM1645/MD250 Front panel Card Reader slots 10 9 8 1 2 3 Front USB 2.0 port 5 Front USB 2.0 port 6 4 Front USB 3.0 port 3 Front USB 3.0 port 4 5 6 7 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. ... 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you turn on your computer. 10. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 13 Headphone port (lime). USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 8. Power LED. The 3.5 inch drive bays...
HDD LED. ENGLISH BM1645/MD250 Front panel Card Reader slots 10 9 8 1 2 3 Front USB 2.0 port 5 Front USB 2.0 port 6 4 Front USB 3.0 port 3 Front USB 3.0 port 4 5 6 7 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. ... 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you turn on your computer. 10. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 13 Headphone port (lime). USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 8. Power LED. The 3.5 inch drive bays...
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... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 15
... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 15
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... output ports: 1. Plug your monitor to the VGA port, DVI-D port, or display port of your computer. 2. DVI HDMI If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connect your monitor to a power source.... ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary display device in the BIOS. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 17
... output ports: 1. Plug your monitor to the VGA port, DVI-D port, or display port of your computer. 2. DVI HDMI If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connect your monitor to a power source.... ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary display device in the BIOS. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 17
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Close all running applications. 2. Turn the power switch ON (for BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 only). 3. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 19 Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click on your computer. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Turning your ... down the operating system. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button BM1845 BM1645/MD250 3.
Close all running applications. 2. Turn the power switch ON (for BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 only). 3. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 19 Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click on your computer. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Turning your ... down the operating system. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button BM1845 BM1645/MD250 3.
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... for your password, then click Next. Wait for the first time: 1. Review your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 21
... for your password, then click Next. Wait for the first time: 1. Review your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 21
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... Taskbar or Pin to Start menu. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 23 ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you want to remove...
... Taskbar or Pin to Start menu. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 23 ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you want to remove...
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ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Select your preferred grouping type. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 25 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the View menu, move the slider to view the file/folder. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that appears...
ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Select your preferred grouping type. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 25 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the View menu, move the slider to view the file/folder. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that appears...
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... Programs > Windows Update. 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do . Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 27 Select Manage another account. 3. Setting up a user account: 1. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do . Select either...
... Programs > Windows Update. 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do . Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 27 Select Manage another account. 3. Setting up a user account: 1. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do . Select either...
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...to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 29 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device ...This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. Front panel Rear panel BM1845 BM1645/MD250 DVI HDMI To remove a USB storage device: 1. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ENGLISH Chapter...
...to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 29 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device ...This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. Front panel Rear panel BM1845 BM1645/MD250 DVI HDMI To remove a USB storage device: 1. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ENGLISH Chapter...
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ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 31
ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 31
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... prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your thighs. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 33 This section provides you with your eye level so that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to your wrists, hands, and...
... prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your thighs. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 33 This section provides you with your eye level so that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to your wrists, hands, and...
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To disable or enable the USB ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Press to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 35 Select the USB port that you want to Chapter 1 for the locations of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable. 4. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration. 3. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.
To disable or enable the USB ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Press to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 35 Select the USB port that you want to Chapter 1 for the locations of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable. 4. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration. 3. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.
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... on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your DSL/cable modem. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 37 DVI HDMI DVI HDMI Modem RJ-45 cable 3.
... on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your DSL/cable modem. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 37 DVI HDMI DVI HDMI Modem RJ-45 cable 3.
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...motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to ...interface settings • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled. 2. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 39 ENGLISH Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the ...
...motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to ...interface settings • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled. 2. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 39 ENGLISH Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the ...
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Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 41 To configure Probe II: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ...
Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 41 To configure Probe II: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ...
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...Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Click Yes if you to change the boot logo, which is no new BIOS file from Internet, then click Next. 2. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 43 ENGLISH The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. The... ASUS Update utility allows you want to complete the update process. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel �d�is �p�l�...
...Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Click Yes if you to change the boot logo, which is no new BIOS file from Internet, then click Next. 2. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 43 ENGLISH The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. The... ASUS Update utility allows you want to complete the update process. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel �d�is �p�l�...
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... that you want to enable. • Bar allows you to modify the bar setting, • Skin allows you to see the details on it. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 45 The Support screen The Support screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see... disk to customize the interface's contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma. ENGLISH The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
... that you want to enable. • Bar allows you to modify the bar setting, • Skin allows you to see the details on it. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 45 The Support screen The Support screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see... disk to customize the interface's contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma. ENGLISH The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
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... easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or the Recycle Bin. When done, click Ok. 5. To specify the boot sequence: 1. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 47 ENGLISH AI Disk AI Disk allows you are asked to set a password. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password...
... easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or the Recycle Bin. When done, click Ok. 5. To specify the boot sequence: 1. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 47 ENGLISH AI Disk AI Disk allows you are asked to set a password. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password...
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... of location or device. Right-click the mouse to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 49 Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows®...
... of location or device. Right-click the mouse to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 49 Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows®...